Characteristics of the Sun

Front

What is the name of the star closest to Earth?

Back

Sun

Front

How long does it take light from the sun to reach Earth?

Back

8 minutes

Front

The Sun is made of gas. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

Gas

Front

What keeps the Solar System in orbit?

Back

The Sun's enormous gravity.

Front

What is the center of our Solar System?

Back

The Sun

Front

What type of energy does the Sun provide to Earth?

Back

Heat and light.

Front

What are the layers of the Sun?

Back

Core, Radiative Zone, Convective Zone, Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona.

Front

What is the temperature of the Sun's surface?

Back

About 5,500 degrees Celsius.

Front

What is solar energy?

Back

Energy from the Sun that can be converted into other forms of energy.